A collection of art created by the students of Kristine Daniels at Albert F. Ford Middle School in Acushnet, Massachusetts

Saturday, April 23, 2016

2016 Shadows and Light

An exhibit of work by 2015-16 Gr. 5 & 6 Art Club

This year, Grade 5 & 6 Art Club created art works based on silhouette-style images. Using acrylic paint on canvas, students chose cool or warm colors for the backgrounds and individual ideas for their main images and themes.

Art on Center in Fairhaven hosted the "Shadows and Light" exhibit's public opening reception on April, 2016. There was a fantastic turn out, including F.M.S. staff, families and friends of our members, and the general public. Special thanks to Art on Center director Stacey Frates and the AOC staff for making this exhibit possible.

The full exhibit was displayed again at the FMS Festival of the Arts in May 2016.

Scroll down for individual student work and artists' statements!

Front LineJared D., Grade 6

My favorite type of art to create is silhouette art. I believe art is important because it shows who you are and it shows culture. My art work in this exhibit is about a soldier who is in the front line and ready to fight. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to understand the story of America.

Girl in SilhouetteGisele N., Grade 5My favorite type of art to create are paintings. I believe art is important because it’s fun. My art work in this exhibit is about birds flying over a girl in a garden. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to feel happy.

Howling at DawnAbigail T., Grade 5

My favorite types of art to create are sketches. I believe art is important because it expresses you. The image I used in my art work is my dog Zana. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to imagine a dog howling.

Night FlowerAlissa A., Grade 6My favorite type of art to create is Manga. I believe art is important because you get to express your feelings in your art. My art work in this exhibit is about letting other people see your work and hear other people’s thoughts on it. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to imagine they’re in a field and there is only one flower in it, and that is me because I’m different.

Scourge-WarriorsAlanna P., Grade 6My favorite types of art to create are sketches. I believe art is important because it can help you relieve your anger or stress. My artwork for this exhibit is about a strong male warrior cat. He‘s the leader of the terrifying Blood Clan, a band of stray rogues. When someone views my art, I would like them to feel a sense of respect and excitement for the upcoming battles.

BunnyCasity B., Grade 6My favorite types of art to create are cartoon animals and food. I believe art is important because it can express the feelings of others. My art work in this exhibit is about a cartoon bunny looking out into the world for the first time. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to imagine living in a burrow for your whole life and then suddenly for the first time seeing the outside world.

Dragon FlightDylan M., Grade 5My favorite type of art to create is silhouette art. I believe art is important because you can express yourself. My art work in this exhibit is about dragons and their nest. My painting is awesome and majestic. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to imagine what it would be like to be a dragon.

Volcanic SunsetDylan M., Grade 5My favorite type of art to create is silhouette art. I believe art is important because you can express yourself. My art work in this exhibit is about what rage does to us. My painting is awesome, beautiful, creative, volcanic. The images I used are a volcano, lava, and a sunset. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to feel invigorated, inspired, and good.

Zoo on the PlainsDylan S., Grade 5My favorite type of art to create is nature art. I believe art is important because you can have your own imagination. My art work in this exhibit is about zoo animals walking along a plain with warm colors in the sky. When people view this art work, I would like them to think of how I love nature.

Mermaid Bella, 2016Emma J., Grade 5My favorite type of art to create is mermaid art. I believe art is important because it's fun to do. My art work is about a mermaid going to the surface. When someone looks at this art work, I want them to think that they can do that, too.

DandelionsEmma J., Grade 5My favorite type of art to create is silhouette painting. I believe art is important because it's fun and you can learn something special. My art work in this exhibit is about me when I was young. When someone looks at this art work,I would like them to think they can do anything.

The Wolf

Hailey H., Grade 5 My favorite type of art to create are silhouettes. I believe art is important because it gives you eye contact. My art work is a silhouette of a wolf. When people look at this art work, I want them to understand my work.

Underwater Adventure

Hailey H., Grade 5My favorite type of art to create is silhouette art. I believe art is important because it makes me happy. My art work in this exhibit is about a mermaid swimming with her underwater turtle. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to feel happy inside.

Sunset ViewMikayla B., Grade 5My favorite type of art to create is silhouette art. I believe art is important because of the reason behind it. The image used in my art work is a tree in front of the sunset to get a good view. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to think, “Wow, this kid tried really hard and it led her to an amazing painting.”

Reunion at SunsetBenjamin F., Grade 5My favorite types of art to create are clay models. I believe art is important because you can express your feelings through pictures. My art work in this exhibit is about a father penguin (left) and a mother (right) reuniting. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to feel happy about being with family.

The GymnastKaci B., Grade 6My favorite kinds of art to create are drawings. I believe art is important because you use imagination, and that's important. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to think, "She's a gymnast!"

Mermaid ManiaKiah A., Grade 6My favorite type of art to create is this art piece. I believe art is important because it defined a revolution: the Renaissance. It’s also a therapeutic method. My art work in this exhibit is about my past self. When I was young, I loved mermaids. It was what I thought about, so I drew it. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to imagine staring off in the distance and seeing a beautiful mermaid right before the sun sets.

Moonlit Thoughts

Kylie G., Grade 5

My favorite types of art to create are paintings. I believe that art is important because you can do anything in your imagination. My art work in is exhibit is about an owl on a dying tree in the moonlight. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to think that this is creative.

FallLilly D., Grade 6My favorite types of art to create are Anime animals. I believe art is important because it can express your feelings. My art work in this exhibit is about a fox walking through a fantasy world in autumn. The images I used in my art work are a fix and tree. When someone looks at my art work, I would like them to think of walking through fantasy woods.

True FriendshipLily T., Grade 6I believe art is important because you can express your ideas. My art work in this exhibit is about friendship. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to know that you can never have too many best friends.

Love at Midnight

Liza P.,Grade 5

My favorite kinds of art to make are drawings. I believe art is important because it lets you express how you're feeling. My art work in this exhibit is about two love birds at midnight. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to think that this is weird.

Midnight Sky

Nick B., Grade 5

My favorite type of art to create is painting. I believe art is important because it is all around us. My art work in this exhibit is about the easter bunny on a swing. The images I used in my art are a swing, a tree, and a bunny. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to imagine the Easter bunny swinging.

CombineNicholas T., Grade 5My favorite type of art to create is silhouette art. I believe art is important because it can make you imagine what you can create with it. My art work in this exhibit is about scientists flying toward two combining galaxies. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to imagine what is in the universe.

Rose

Olivia P., Grade 5

My favorite types of art to create are paintings. I believe art is important because it’s amazing. My art work in this exhibit is about a shadow rose. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to understand that I tried my best.

Midnight TreeSusan M., Grade 6My favorite topics of art to create are dogs and cats. I believe art is important because it lets you draw what you want and how you want it. My art work in this exhibit is about a tree with bird eggs with the moonlight on it. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to imagine seeing the tree in the woods with moonlight.

Midnight Dreams

Trinity J., Grade 5

My favorite types of art are drawing and coloring. I believe art is important because you can make up anything you want. My art work in this exhibit is about a dream catcher in the midnight sky. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to think that this is creative and awesome.

CrowsZachary P., Grade 5My favorite type of art to create is a silhouette. I think art is important because it makes imagination come to life. The images I used in my art work include crowd with food in their beaks. When someone looks at this art work, I would like them to think that I did a great job and that it is great.